Family Preservation Worker

Carrier Sekani Family Services; Prince George; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Sekani Family Services in Prince George, BC, invites applications for a Term Family Preservation Worker (35 hours/week). This Indigenous health and family services leader values culture-centred practice and supports communities across northern BC.

You will interview clients, provide guidance, and develop a Family Service Plan, using active listening and conflict resolution. A Bachelor of Social Work or Social Services Diploma with relevant experience is required; Aboriginal ancestry

Qualifications

• Gathers information relevant to the client by interviewing, observing behaviour, meeting with caregivers and service providers.
• Provides support, guidance and problem-solving to clients to address issues related to family functioning in an individual or group setting using techniques such as active listening, conflict resolution, basic group counselling techniques and psycho-educational group methods to resolve the identified problems, needs and risks.
• Develop and implement a Family Service Plan.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information relevant to the client by interviewing, observing behaviour, meeting with caregivers and service providers.
• Provides support, guidance and problem-solving to clients to address issues related to family functioning in an individual or group setting using techniques such as active listening, conflict resolution, basic group counselling techniques and psycho-educational group methods to resolve the identified problems, needs and risks.
• Develop and implement a Family Service Plan.

Skills

Active listening

Conflict resolution

Psycho-educational group methods

Group counselling techniques

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor of Social Work, Child & Youth Care or comparable degree

Social Services Diploma with two years extensive experience

Job description

Career Opportunity: Family Preservation Worker

Location: Prince George, B.C.

Employment Type: Term – Ending March 2027, Full-time – 35 hours per week

CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity

• Gathers information relevant to the client by interviewing, observing behaviour, meeting with caregivers and service providers and using a variety of inventories, checklists and questionnaires
• Provides support, guidance and problem-solving to clients to address issues related to family functioning in an individual or group setting using techniques such as active listening, conflict resolution, basic group counselling techniques and psycho-educational group methods to resolve the identified problems, needs and risks
• Develop and implement a Family Service Plan
• Bachelor of Social Work, Child & Youth Care or a comparable degree; or
• Social Services Diploma with two years extensive experience

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location

Prince George sits on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and is the largest city in northern B.C. It is a community that includes the renowned University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport. Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation that contributes to the city's high quality of life and standards of living. The Fraser and Nechako rivers are focal points of an extensive park and trail system of more than 100 parks. Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing. Learn more about Prince George at https://tourismpg.com/.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range

The target hiring range for this position is $32.8473 to $42.5381 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Please note that this is a term position ending in September 2026 and is not eligible for employee benefits.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at [e-mail] and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

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